Trump Highlights Middle East Stability After Talks With Egypt’s el-Sisi at Davos

Washington, Jan 2026 : US President Donald Trump said the Middle East is showing signs of greater stability following talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Speaking after their bilateral meeting on Wednesday, Trump praised Egypt’s role in regional diplomacy and outlined progress on several key issues, including Gaza, Iran, and a long-standing dispute over a massive dam on the Nile River in Ethiopia.

“Egypt has been great,” Trump said, highlighting the country’s consistent involvement in efforts to maintain peace across the region. He explained that the talks addressed Gaza, broader regional security concerns, and the ongoing dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), describing it as “one of the largest dams anywhere in the world.” Trump noted that the dam “basically blocks the Nile River,” creating serious water access concerns for Egypt. “They built a dam where somebody’s not getting the water that they are supposed to get,” he said, emphasizing that Egypt has depended on the Nile for “a million years.” The president indicated he intends to mediate between Egyptian and Ethiopian leaders to resolve the dispute, calling it “a dangerous thing” that requires urgent attention.

Trump also addressed Gaza, repeating his claim that US involvement has been crucial for progress. “If we weren’t involved, there’d be no peace,” he said. He added that while tensions remain, there is “peace to be a piece of the Middle East.” He acknowledged ongoing threats from armed groups, warning that “if they don’t get rid of the guns, then they will be very unhappy.” Hezbollah in Lebanon was also mentioned, though Trump described it as a secondary concern relative to broader regional stability. “We actually have peace in the Middle East,” he said. “It’s an amazing thing. Nobody thought we’d ever see that.”

Iran remained a central focus of Trump’s remarks. He reiterated that US military action had prevented Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, claiming, “If we didn’t bomb the Iran nuclear plant, they would have had a nuclear weapon within two months.” He indicated that sanctions and penalties would continue and left open the possibility of further action if Iran resumed its nuclear program.

Trump also promoted his proposed “Board of Peace,” a new international forum aimed at consolidating ceasefires and preventing wider conflicts. “We have a lot of great people that want to join,” he said, calling it “the most prestigious board ever formed,” while noting that some countries may require parliamentary approval.

Separately, when asked about Greenland, Trump downplayed the likelihood of military involvement, stating, “I don’t think that will be necessary.”

Trump’s emphasis on Middle East stability has important implications for India, which relies heavily on energy imports from the region. Reduced tensions in Gaza, sustained pressure on Iran, and a more secure shipping route could lower risks to oil markets and energy supply, supporting India’s economic interests.

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